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UAE announces midday break for outdoor workers

Abu Dhabi: A midday break for outdoor workers was announced in UAE. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) in UAE has announced a three-month midday break for outdoor workers on Wednesday.

As per the order issued by the ministry, all workers will get a break from work from 12.30 pm to 3 pm. The order will in force from June 15 to September 15.

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Also, daily working hours, for the morning, evening, or both shifts, are not to exceed eight hours. If a worker exceeds such eight hours within 24 hours, the extra time will be deemed overtime, for which the worker is to be paid.

The ministry warned that violators will face a fine of Dh5,000 per worker, and a maximum of Dh50,000 in case several workers are employed during the ban.

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